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Distress

Pronunciation of Distress
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English Meaning

Extreme pain or suffering; anguish of body or mind; as, to suffer distress from the gout, or from the loss of friends.

To cause strain, anxiety, or suffering to. See Synonyms at trouble.

Law To hold the property of (a person) against the payment of debts.

To mar or otherwise treat (an object or fabric, for example) to give the appearance of an antique or of heavy prior use: "There are the fakes—new rugs which have been intentionally distressed for an older look” ( Hatfield MA Valley Advocate).

Archaic To constrain or overcome by harassment.

Anxiety or mental suffering.

Severe strain resulting from exhaustion or an accident.

Acute physical discomfort.

Physical deterioration, as of a highway, caused by hard use over time: pavement distress.

The condition of being in need of immediate assistance: a motorist in distress.